UNICEF and partners have launched a campaign to vaccinate 6 million children in Sudan's Darfur states against devastating ...

From the flu that sweeps through offices every winter to new viral outbreaks that make global headlines, contagious diseases remain one of humanity’s biggest challenges. Despite medical advances, ...

Editor’s Note: The transcript of this live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity. AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the state prepares to give an update on Tuesday on whether the measles outbreak has infected ...

When the flu strikes, one of the biggest concerns is how long you might be contagious. Knowing this can help protect your family, friends, and coworkers from catching the virus. This guide from ...

New research jointly conducted by Penn's School of Dental Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine has found that chewing gum has the ability to prevent contagious diseases. The study, led by W.D.

Bay Area public health officials urged the unvaccinated and immune-compromised to be cautious after a person with measles reported visiting several locations in Santa Clara and Alameda counties, but ...

If you're sick, don’t book that flight just yet. Dubai has just dropped a major health regulation update, and it's all about keeping the city safe from communicable diseases — with serious rules for ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane County resident is presumed positive for measles after developing symptoms consistent with the highly contagious disease, local health officials announced Monday. The ...

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a new strategy to tackle contagious diseases by enabling citizens to ...